| Shadow tendency | Wholeness |
|---|---|
| Negativity | Helps send out positive thoughts and caring energy |
| Pessimistic look | Assists us in viewing situations with the correct perspective |
| Over worrying | Prevents our over worrying from creating negative situations |
| Anxiety for loved ones is excessive | Restores sense of proportion |
| Desperately afraid | Remedy for those who are afraid that something will happen to their loved ones |
| Very apprehensive | Helps keep the reality of a situation in sight |
| Over concern of health and safety of family | Remedy that counteracts the fear of others for you |
| Great anxiety | Ability to send out safe and healthy thoughts for those who need them |
| Fearing the worst | Positivity |
| Anticipating some misfortune | An optimistic outlook |
| Symbiotic bonds between the person in the Red chestnut state and whoever they are thinking of | Capability to remain calm and practical during emergencies both mentally and physically. |
| Great attachment to loved ones | Great transmitters |
| Excessive concern for safety of others | Radiate positive thoughts |
| Over protective | Positive influence and guidance |
| Over caring | Able to cope well mentally and physically in an emergency |
| Self-sacrificing | Chill personality |
| Thinks no-one notices their behaviour | Cool-headed |
| Always thinks something bad may have befallen their loved ones if they are late | Trust |
| Afraid a harmless symptom is a sign of a serious illness | ‘Letting go’ |
| Imagining all types of horrible situations their loved ones could face in a certain situation | |
| Unable to think positive | |
| Attracting negative things to their loves ones | |
| Tense at times of worries | |
| Restless | |
| Unable to be calm until they acknowledge the safety of their loved one |
Origin and Specification of the Plant
Binomial Name: Aesculus carnea
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Sapindaceae
Genus: Aesculus
Species: A.carnea
Origin: Germany
Shade: Pinky red
Other names: Red horse chestnut
Elements/Chemicals contained by the plant: Escin, Aescin
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 12+ metres
Description: Pink flowers in spring, conkers in smooth case, medium-sized tree with dark green palmate leaves and uneven shape.
Flowering season: Spring
Qualities and preferences: deep, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Areas of Growth: Gardens, parks, pavements
Aesculus carnea, commonly known as horse chestnut, offers a range of medicinal properties. The plant's active compounds, including escin and aescin, have anti-inflammatory, circulatory, antioxidant, and wound healing effects. Its traditional uses support its efficacy in treating cardiovascular disorders, circulatory disorders, inflammatory conditions, and wound healing. Further research is needed to fully understand the full potential of Aesculus carnea and its medicinal properties.
Aesculus carnea is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Its active compounds, including escin and aescin, help reduce inflammation in the body, making it beneficial for conditions like arthritis, joint pain, and gout. The plant's anti-inflammatory properties may also contribute to its efficacy in treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.Aesculus carnea has wound healing properties due to its astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. The plant's tannins, which are rich in antioxidants, help stimulate collagen production and promote the healing of wounds. Additionally, its anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce swelling and redness, facilitating the healing process.
Aesculus carnea is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body from oxidative stress and damage. Its active compounds, including escin and aescin, possess antioxidant properties, which scavenge free radicals and reduce inflammation. These antioxidants may help improve overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Specification of remedy
Group: Second nineteen
Emotional Group: Fear
Emotional response: Imagining the worst
Method of extraction: Boiling
Red chestnut relates to the soul potentials of solicitude and love of one’s neighbour. Dr Bach first prepared the Red Chestnut remedy in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell.
Unlike the White chestnut and Chestnut bud remedies, that are extracted from the Horse chestnut tree, the Red chestnut is taken from the Red horse chestnut tree , which is a hybrid of the normal Horse chestnut tree.
Comparison between other flowers
Chicory:
Unlike the chicory personality, red chestnut has selfless love for their family turning into a constant over concern for them. Meanwhile, the chicory personality have selfish possessive love for their loved ones.
The image on the left side shows the Red chestnut flower in a closer aspect. The picture on the right-hand side shows the Red Horse chestnut tree blooming with the Red chestnut flowers.